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How to Make a Class Pictograph

A pictograph is a chart that gives a representation of numbers of objects -- such as the favorite fruits of your students -- via pictures or graphics. It's commonly used in elementary-school classrooms. Making your own pictograph is a simple procedure, and useful in a variety of projects. Pictographs are especially good for younger students, because they can understand the relationship between the pictures and the numbers they represent without reading.

Things You'll Need

  • Poster board
  • Markers
  • Construction paper (optional)
  • Scissors (optional)
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Instructions

    • 1

      Determine what data you want the pictograph to represent. As an example, you can make a pictograph that represents the favorite fruit of each individual student.

    • 2

      Label the poster board with the name of the project. In this example, you could call it, "Our Favorite Fruits."

    • 3

      Using the markers, draw a picture of each fruit as the children name it. Alternatively, consider making fruit pictures out of construction paper ahead of time and taping one up each time a child names that particular fruit.

    • 4

      Review the pictograph with the children, so they can see how popular the various fruits are with their classmates.

    • 5

      Hang the pictograph in the classroom.

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